Louisiana Tech vs UTEP Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 2

Sam Houston State guard Lamar Wilkerson celebrates sinking a basket against Baylor during an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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  • UTEP is a -2.5 point favorite vs Louisiana Tech
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Louisiana Tech / UTEP TV channel: ESPN+

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs visit Don Haskins Center to take on the UTEP Miners on Jan. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in El Paso, TX.

UTEP is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Louisiana Tech+2.5 -105O 137.5 -105+120
UTEP -2.5 -115U 137.5 -115-145

Louisiana Tech vs UTEP Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Louisiana Tech will win this college basketball game with 63.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Louisiana Tech vs UTEP Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UTEP will cover the spread with 55.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Louisiana Tech have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 27 games (+7.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 away games (+5.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 away games (+4.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.80 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.13 Units / 4% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 30 games (+15.90 Units / 32% ROI)
  • UTEP have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.25 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+0.95 Units / 6% ROI)

Louisiana Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisiana Tech has a 7-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.8 Units / 43.84% ROI).

  • 8-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.75 Units / -22.26% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI

UTEP Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UTEP has a 3-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -32.58% ROI).

  • 5-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.15 Units / -5.97% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.59% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -5.41% ROI

Louisiana Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana Tech averaged 1.33 points per shot (2,263 points/1,703 shots) last season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Louisiana Tech has averaged 1.35 points per shot (3,310 points/2,454 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Louisiana Tech is shooting 37% from three (107/292) this season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 36%

Louisiana Tech shot 37% from three (220/599) last season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

UTEP Offensive Stats & Trends:

UTEP averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (453 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

UTEP had 24.4 free throw attempts per game last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

UTEP had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (407 assists/ 453 TOs) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

UTEP has averaged 14.4 turnovers per game (634 turnovers/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Louisiana Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana Tech has averaged 27.8 defensive rebounds per game (361 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Louisiana Tech allowed opponents to shoot 39% (672/1,730) last season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Louisiana Tech stole the ball 225 times last season — 4th most among Conference USA Teams

Louisiana Tech has averaged 8.4 steals per game (109 steals/13 games) this season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.9

UTEP Defensive Stats & Trends:

UTEP averaged 11.4 steals per game (354 steals/31 games) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

UTEP has averaged 11.5 steals per game (505 steals/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

UTEP forced 18.5 turnovers per game (575 turnovers/31 games) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

UTEP has averaged 11.6 steals per game (151 steals/13 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.9


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